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What Are You Allowed to Build at 59 Brainerd Rd Apt 407, Boston, MA, 02134?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,250 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Might be Allowed

This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 21,112 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area Illegal, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 11,309 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

2101539054

Property Type

Residential

Zone

Art51_NS-1

Year Built

1988

Lot Size

21,111 sq ft

Gross Building Area

18,406 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

9,803 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,200 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

18,406 sq ft

Estimated

87.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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